Recruiter

Pacer Group; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Foothill Ranch, CA is seeking a Senior Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting for Operations, including exempt and high‑volume non‑exempt roles. You will partner with hiring managers to develop proactive sourcing strategies and deliver high‑quality hires against KPIs.

This onsite, 6‑month contract requires 5+ years in manufacturing or related recruiting, MSP/vendor management, and comfort in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle corporate/technical recruiting and sourcing.
• 5+ years of relevant recruitment experience.
• High-volume exempt and non-exempt recruiting.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain recruiting.
• Recruitment strategy and proactive sourcing.
• Experience managing MSPs, staffing agencies, and external vendors.
• Talent market analysis and recruitment metrics/KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and high-volume non-exempt positions within Operations.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies through networking, cold calling, social media, and talent pipelines.
• Provide front-line Talent Acquisition leadership, mentor recruiters, and support TA projects.
• Manage external recruiting vendors, including MSPs, staffing agencies, and executive search firms.
• Analyze labor market data, industry trends, and KPIs to generate reports for Operations leadership.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Recruitment experience

High-volume recruiting

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/S

Job description

Location: Foothill Ranch, CA (Lake Forest)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months

Domain: Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $45/hr

US Person is required due to regulatory requirements

Application Deadline: 10/25/2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Full-cycle corporate/technical recruiting and sourcing
• 5+ years of relevant recruitment experience
• High-volume exempt and non-exempt recruiting
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain recruiting
• Recruitment strategy and proactive sourcing
• Experience managing MSPs, staffing agencies, and external vendors
• Talent market analysis and recruitment metrics/KPIs

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Mid-to-senior level recruiting experience
• Experience in highly matrixed organizations
• Talent Acquisition project leadership
• Experience mentoring recruiters
• Knowledge of employment/hiring legal practices

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Recruiter manages the full life-cycle recruitment process for permanent exempt and non-exempt positions within the Operations department, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager/Director. The role solves critical talent shortages for the client by partnering with hiring managers to develop proactive sourcing strategies, analyze labor market data, and manage external staffing vendors to deliver high-quality hires against strict KPIs.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and high-volume non-exempt positions across Operations while partnering with hiring managers and HR throughout the interview and offer process.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies through networking, cold calling, social media, and talent pipelines.
• Provide front-line Talent Acquisition leadership, mentor recruiters, and support continuous improvement or small TA projects.
• Manage external recruiting vendors, including MSPs, staffing agencies, and executive search firms.
• Analyze labor market data, industry trends, and recruitment metrics to generate reports and presentations for Operations leadership.

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EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

US Person is required due to regulatory requirements

DISCLAIMER

• AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.